CONTRIBUTORS: Andrea M. Berlin, Manfred Bietak, James H. Charlesworth, Jennie Ebeling, Steven Fine, Melody D. Knowles, André Lemaire, John Merrill, Eric M. Meyers, and Gary A. Rendsburg  

Ancient Israel, now in its fourth edition, is the widely acclaimed history of ancient Israel written by the world's foremost biblical scholars and archaeologists. Each chapter has been updated and expanded to incorporate a decade's worth of outstanding new discoveries and fresh scholarly perspectives. Also, features student-friendly content and enhancements, including informative sidebars that delve deeper into the field's most exciting findings and debates.  

WHAT SCHOLARS ARE SAYING...

Concise and readable. An integral part of my courses for three decades. Students and the general public alike will enjoy.
Eric H. Cline, The George Washington University 

A very readable and accessible account of Israel’s history...upgraded to properly chronicle women’s contributions to Israel’s story.
Ben Witherington III, Asbury Theological Seminary and St. Andrews University, Scotland 

A continued reliable introduction to the study of Israel with useful resources for further reading. A significant contribution to any home library.
Cynthia Shafer-Elliott, William Jessup University